1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 vs. 1978 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercury Cougar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercury Cougar would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (402 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (133 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercury Cougar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 305 kg more than 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercury Cougar. (336 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercury Cougar.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz C 112 | 1978 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | C 112 | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5987 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 580 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
